Liverpool and Manchester United joint statement

Both Liverpool and Manchester United are calling on their fans to help eradicate any offensive or discriminatory behaviour ahead of their Premier League clash at Anfield next Monday.

In joint statement they say they will not condone any offensive or discriminatory behaviour in Anfield Stadium or Old Trafford.

The clubs said: "Both clubs, their supporters and football fans around the world are looking forward to this historic and passionate match between two of the sport's biggest and oldest rivals.

"There is great rivalry between our fans and we ask all supporters to be respectful and help eradicate all forms of offensive and discriminatory behaviour from the game.

"If any supporters are found to be engaged in any form of offensive or discriminatory behaviour by stewards or via CCTV then they will be immediately removed from the stadium, risk arrest, prosecution and be reported in accordance with the club’s ground regulations.

"This is an unrivalled fixture in the Premier League calendar and we thank all fans for their continued support in this important area of the game."

According to the host broadcaster, Liverpool and Manchester United games are the biggest club games in world football and will likely be seen by an estimated 700 million people in over 200 countries.